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Grace Olsen

Augustine

Summary

Experienced with emergency veterinary care, ensuring prompt and effective treatment for animals in critical conditions. Utilizes advanced medical techniques and compassionate care to stabilize and treat patients. Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, surgical assistance, and client communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Technician

First Coast No More Homeless Pets
07.2024 - Current
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
  • Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.

Vet Aid

Small Lives Matter Kitten Rescue
09.2020 - Current
  • While working under Small Lives Matter I learned how to operate under high-stress situations while executing critical thinking and decision making.

Veterinary Technician

Saint Augustine Regional Veterinary Emergency Center
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • At SARVEC I have learned to handle true emergencies in a calm and efficient manor with a team. On top of handling stressful and complicated cases I’ve also been able bring comfort to clients during some of the hardest times of their lives.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring they were comfortable during treatments and procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate emergency care to critically ill animals.
  • Assisted veterinarians in performing diagnostic tests for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.

Veterinary Technician

Urgent Vet Lakeland
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • During my time with Urgent Vet, I have learned and used fear-free handling techniques with patients. Working at Urgent Vet has also allowed me to flourish in high stress urgent/emergent situations and feel comfortable handling them with a team.

Veterinary Assistant

Matanzas River Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

Education

Bachelor's - Biology

Unity Environmental University
05-2026

Veterinary Assistant Program - undefined

Polk State College

Skills

  • CPR, BLS, and EKG certified
  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Medication administration
  • Medical history collection
  • General anesthesia monitoring
  • IV medication administration
  • Emergency and preventive care

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

First Coast No More Homeless Pets
07.2024 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Saint Augustine Regional Veterinary Emergency Center
05.2023 - 02.2024

Veterinary Technician

Urgent Vet Lakeland
06.2022 - 04.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Matanzas River Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2022

Vet Aid

Small Lives Matter Kitten Rescue
09.2020 - Current

Veterinary Assistant Program - undefined

Polk State College

Bachelor's - Biology

Unity Environmental University